Rich Central Campus High School

If there was a negative star rating for this school, I would so rate it that way. I have a sophomore daughter and she witnessed a boy lighting a girl's hair on fire last week. Now she is getting threats. First off, what kind of teacher or substitute in this case, let a child do that? And second, why is that kid still in school? The academics are poor at this school, and my daughter who is in all honors classes is not being challenged. The only class she is challenged in is Spanish III. I'm very disgusted with this school.
--Submitted by a parent

this is an average high school, its not the greatest but its not the worst. for the most part, everyone gets along and is well behaved. i can admit tho that the academics could be a lot more challenging and the teachers a lot more trained and qualified. also, its a bit unorganized. i love central tho. i feel like the people there are my family. the teachers and staff do try their best to push us to do our best. i do feel that i will have to teach myself certain things when it comes to college. for example i am a sophomore and in english we are still learning parts of speech which i feel is remedial for this age. but all in all Central is a fairly good school and i enjoy being there.
--Submitted by a student

This school is terrible. The academics that are there dont not help the kids succeed in the next level. Sports are terrible, my son plays on the golf team and it is not even taught how to golf correctly.
--Submitted by a parent

Hillcrest all day, Rich Central is the weakest school on the face of the planet. HILLCREST!
--Submitted by a teacher

Parent of an 8th grader . Son went to Arcadia, Indiana, now Huth -all good. A good school teaches ALL studnts, expects excellence in education, & prepares students for next level. After hearing the nonsense with this district, called RC for the compelling argument of why son should attend RC vs private school. After talking to 3 people, finally spoke 2 nice woman who flat out stated, "If your son wants an education; to be prepared for college, he can get needs met at RC, but keep in mind, this is public HS." While I appreciated the glimmer of hope, I thought 'how sad' . What does being public have 2 do w/anything? Other public HS like Lincolnways are leaving RC in the dust & now have a Charter HS. RC, turn it around now & fast so parents like me don t have 2 go thru this. Make it right.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a former student of Central, sent my children to Central, and still live in the district. The school is a disaster compared to what it was about 20 years ago. When you have a near riot in front of the school in which PARENTS are involved in the actual fighting you have a huge problem. I blame the incompetent board of education for the disaster--they hire incompetent people, don't support the staff, and allow unacceptable student behavior in the school--the perfect recipe for disaster. My home value has dropped precipitously because of RC, and not just because of the mortgage crisis. I'm very, very angry.
--Submitted by a parent

As a former student of Rich Central I would definitley have to rate it as unsatisfactory or lower. The curriculum is inadequate and discipline is a joke. If you're in this school zone and are planning to go to college, I suggest looking into private schools. Maybe some things have changed since I last went there in 2007, but it's not promising.
--Submitted by a student

This school is great one because of our Rich Central Marching Olympian Band. If it wasn't for thwm, this school wouldv'e been even worse. Majority of the school including sfaculty staff and teachers look up to us; I attended this school for 3 yrs so far and i have a GPA of a 3.67...
--Submitted by a student

Like every institution, this school has it's ups and downs but overall is improving. The newly hired principal is excellent in his relationships with the students and has a great understanding of what the school is missing. As a graduate of RC and current college student I can say that the English department is one of the best and I found myself very adequately prepared for my college english coursework. The people who are complaining need to attend the board meetings and get involved to help change and better our schools instead of bad mouthing it. I believe that the schools that are considered 'the best' are those that have parents that care and take initiative to improve the schools environment by becoming involved with their childrens education and getting to know the schools staff as well.
--Submitted by a parent

I'm a 10th grader at rich central high school. I'm in all honors and two AP courses. I would like to state my rating...this school is doing nothing to educate those who want it. they are unorganized. and some of the teachers there are not helping the students fully understand the lesson. the district iis firing teachers who are actually teaching the students. the school is on acadmic probation. I don't know what people are thinking when they say that is school is excellent or even by saying it is decent.
--Submitted by a student